Comment: Apple's Spring Loaded Event – The Good the Bad... And Almost No Ugly

In the history of the iPhone, there's never been a time where the price was as high as last quarter. Here, we'll take a quick look at the numbers and development of the iPhone and explain why a simple comparison doesn't necessarily tell all.

At the start of the beta, it wasn't thought that iOS 14.5 would bring so many new features. The 1st beta proved itself to be a real treasure trove – and also the largest update to iOS since the release of iOS 14 last fall. Here is a summary of the most important new features.

Face ID replaced Touch ID with the introduction of the iPhone X, although the facial scanning unlock-technology isn't without, perhaps heightened given current events. Face ID is rendered completely useless when a mask is worn and according to the Wall Street Journal, it's likely that the iPhone 13 will be equipped with both Face and Touch ID.

Following updates to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS, a long-awaited big update has finally made its way to macOS – the second major update to macOS Big Sur, macOS 11.2, is now available.

Last quarter ended with enormous sales for a product type that hasn't seen much attention from customers in the last few years – the tablet. Thanks to the current situation, tablets are a hit on the market again – including the iPad.

In comparison to current chips from Intel and AMD, Apple's M1 is a true miracle when it comes to energy efficiency and thermal properties – according to countless benchmarks and practical tests. Now, how does Apple Silicion's performance compare to that of previous computers from Cupertino?

Apple just released their numbers from last quarter to the press, and boy are they impressive. Only the most optimistic sales predictions from last quarter proved to be true, thanks to Apple's astounding performance.

According to Bloomberg, Apple is already working on Face ID for Mac. Even though we're likely to see a newly designed iMac this year, it's unlikely to come with Face ID.

How long does the Air Pods Max's battery last during simultaneous audio playback and noise-cancellation? Can 90 minutes worth of usage really be charged in just 5 minutes? A test answers these questions and also determines how long the headphones hold their charge – with and without the Smart Case.

iPhones tend to hold their value, even years-old devices fetch a handsome price on the market. A current study shows that the Cupertino-built smartphones retain their value far better than their Android counterparts. With the exception of one iPhone.

A new ad from Microsoft is causing quite the discussion, clearly achieving the goal of every advertisement in at least one aspect. As for its comparison of the Surface Pro to the MacBook Pro? Lacking.

Another large evening update is on the way, as Apple readies multiple new system versions for release. These include updates to iPhone, and iPad, as well as the Apple Watch, the Apple TV – and even older hardware. macOS 11.2 has yet to be released but should be on the way.

For the user, it's entirely simple – they snap a photo and it appears in the Photos app, where it can be viewed, sorted, or searched for. However, there's an entire process behind this function, as explained by a very interesting "white paper" from Apple. In this article, the roles that analysis and machine learning take in the process.

Apple's switch to in-house Mac processors has already taken place. Reports of this happening eventually began in 2014-2015. A former Intel engineer has now confirmed that the decision was to make the switch was made during this time after several mistakes on Intel's part – leading to the voices critical of Intel prevailing at Apple.

After years of heading Apple's hardware engineering division, Dan Riccio is stepping down and leaving room for a successor. Apple announced the staff change with a press release, furthermore, Riccio will remain a part of the company – to work on completely new projects.

A new report from Bloomberg predicts the release of an exceptionally powerful VR headset in 2022 – and covers the difficulties Apple has had developing a set of AR glasses. It'll likely take a while until either become available.

The production of the current line of iPhones is getting a rework. Apple's prognoses don't seem to agree with sales, with deviations occurring for both the iPhone 12 Pro and mini.

Apple has recently created a gallery of photos to show off the iPhone 12's camera system named "Shot on the iPhone 12", with shots ranging from black and white photos to Kuwait's starry sky.

News of Apple's plans for the rumored car is becoming more and more concrete. Now it's even rumored that Apple is already far enough into talks with Hyundai that production sites have been discussed – and that Apple wants to rely on Kia.

Wearables like the Apple Watch can detect evidence of COVID – even before the start of symptoms. Two studies describe changes to heart rate variability and resting pulse (all things which the Apple Watch measures), which point to signs of infection.

iFixit has made a conclusion about the repairability of the AirPods Max – and it's a good one, partially due to the easy removal of the headband attaching the earpieces together. This increases the possibility of users customizing their headphones.